bigwes

This is a really neat mod. I'll have to invest in this when it comes for me to do my engine swap cuz I'm not a huge fan of having a bunch of gauges either

SEIDO

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Agreed. Its a little cheesy w/ all the different colors. I'd rather it appear more OEM.
Although I love the "Lexus" boot screen; I've been wanting that in an in-dash monitor for years.

SEIDO

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Also, why didn't they put the SD Card on the same side as the USB, or even across from it on the opposite side, so at least its symmetrical? It being on the bottom right, while the USB is top left, makes it look too "all over the place". Lexus wouldn't have done it that way, IMHO. Further, the interface is the same thing. They got a random power button, floating in the middle there, in the way of everything … It's just weird.
I like it; it's definitely cool, but thats my only gripe, is that its not very attractive. The "unit" is, but the interface isn't.

SEIDO

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Just talked to the creator via Facebook; he said the colors are based on the OEM LED's, being green for "selection", orange for "defrost", and … I dunno whats red; but whatever.
I just really hate that random power button in the middle lol.

97-SC300

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Is this thing plug and play with the oem climate control harness?

Duck05

The interesting and encouraging approach to their design is they have firmware and presumably software that can change and evolve the look and features/functions - and maybe even user configurable in the future.

A real concern though is the upgrade process needs to be robust in that a poor install of an upgrade does not "brick" the controller.

Whether or not new releases to fix issues or for changes is included with the purchase was not clear.

All that aside, for those that want features/functions beyond the OEM controller this is an exciting after market addition to the SC platform.

Biddles

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Pretty sure it's not, you need to splice four wires. My only gripe is the color, my Climate Control is Orange, I'd like to remain the same color, but that's not available until an update is made so I'm going to hold out.

CalitriSC

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It says you might not have to splice any wires if I read correctly. And even if it's 4 that's nothing, very simple. Look how much more involved it is to do double din and audio upgrades in our car.

SCereal

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I dont know if I missed it on the website but they won't start shipping until end of this month. I emailed Patrick (guy doing this) because I hadn't received any email updates at all other than paypal saying I sent money and he replied (fairly quickly I might add) that he's been meaning to send out an email with updates and the latest ship date would be march 1.

So tune back in middle of march for all the install / review threads.

Ali SC3

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splicing for power wires, ground, and a headlight illumination is about the easiest thing you can do since its all right there behind the stereo, on the stereo connector. In fact, if you have gone aftermarket headunit, you or the installer has already spliced those wire before unless you found the elusive plug and play stereo harness.

There are many more wires for the climate control though if those plug in then splicing the other 4 is not that bad.
stock climate control probably doesn't have illumination wire I don't think it changes at all when the headlights come on.

Shrugy

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This thing looks awesome!

1JZPWRD

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Like any product and design, there will be minor issues if any. I think this is a great product for the SC and really helps the car look more modern, if this is the look you are after. Overall I haven't ordered one, due to I want to wait to see if there are huge problems or interface issues with certain years. I want to see it installed with a month of two of constant use and abuse and see what people on here have to say.

KahnBB6

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^^^ This. I am *very* interested too but I want to make sure its bugs have been worked out before buying one. The virtual gauges and boost controller functions are appealing. When I've got my new engine swapped in I'll be ready (since I'll have a reason to use a boost controller).

But no matter how good it is I will keep my original climate controller in storage. Partly because it's a functional, visually original part of the interior and also to have an OEM fallback in case it's needed.

Murco

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How the hell did I miss this?!?!
Definitely a cool product and I'm glad to see someone put the effort into something like this for our cars! I almost jumped right in and bought but I too would like to see some longer term durability updates as in Minnesota I cannot afford to be without heat! I'd also like to see how the screen does when it's -25 outside (like right now, here). And, even at $400 it's a great price! I'm in once it's been proven a little more!!!

Duck05

Well, I ordered one for my '92 SC300 and will get it installed as soon as I can (after the arrival)...

Not sure being in "sunny" California it will get the level of use some are waiting on before investing. Willing to be an "early adopter" for the esthetic improvement potential.

The current controller's LCD panel is fading on the right hand side so this is purely a visual upgrade as it would be some time before (if ever) I would go beyond the original controller's functions.